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2017

The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest took place in Kiev in Ukraine.

In case you wonder why we use Kiev and not Kyiv, back in 2010, Reuters editor Robert Bessler responded to a reader’s query about the spelling.

“Kiev is not the Russian spelling. It is the commonly accepted English language spelling of the name,” he explained. “We are not writing in Ukrainian, we are writing in English, so we use commonly understood English names for cities – hence Munich rather than Muenchen, Cologne not Koeln, Rome not Roma, etc.”

Italy – Alé!

It’s all eyes on the hot favourite Italy as they have their first rehearsal. It’s good! Obviously some camera angles to sort (though these...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – San Marino

Spirit of the Night by Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson There’s a lot of longevity going on in San Marino: yep – Valentina’s back! I...

The Irish are dying to try at Eurovision

Talk about a low-key reveal. If you wanted to make a show out of the song that will return a broadcaster to their place...

Poland – Krajowe Eliminacje Results

They did surprisingly well at Eurovision last time round, and tonight the Poles picked their next big hope. Kasia Moś with her song 'Flashlight' will represent...

Ruslana, Jamala and ONUKA to feature at Eurovision 2017

The acts that will open each heat of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest have been named, along with details of who will perform during...

Nothing pleases like Maltesers

Panic not OnEuropeans, I'm gonna be boosting this article with a one line summary of the artistes as the day goes on but we...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Azerbaijan

Skeletons by Dihaj If you find yourself in one of those arguments about how far Eurovision has travelled in recent years, then this should be...

Melodifestivalen – Semi Final 3 Results

More perfect pop and a few bum notes. It's Melodi-time in Sweden and once more two songs made the grand final. Two lucky pluckies...

Montenegro name Slavko Kalezic as Eurovision hopeful

It seems you can never have enough X-Factor rejects at Eurovision. Montenegro is the latest nation to confirm singer and song for Kiev and...

Croatia – You’ve broken Music!

Seriously, though, what on earth has HRT done to the contest? Their entrant, Jacques Houdek - who has tried numerous times for Croatia, so knows what...